Agenda 2025
- The Main Stage
- The Tech Hub
- The Operations Stage
Led by Professor Stephen Mayson, The Main Stage will explore the future of legal services, the UK’s perspective on the global economic outlook and will highlight the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in an increasingly interconnected world.
“The View from the Legal Regulators 2.0,” will underscores the need for adaptive and forward-thinking approaches to governance.
In this dynamic landscape, legal leaders must prioritize strategic foresight, innovation, and ethical leadership to navigate the future effectively. These elements are crucial for ensuring resilience and success in the face of global economic shifts and regulatory changes.
The Main Stage will deliver invaluable insights and observations on legal leadership, covering client centricity, change processes and more!
| Time | Schedule | Speakers | |
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| 09:50 |
Conference Chairperson's Opening Remarks Professor Stephen Mayson – Honorary Professor of Law, UCL (Event Chairperson) |
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| 10:00 |
The View from the Regulators 2.0 Professor Stephen Mayson – Honorary Professor of Law, UCL (Event Chairperson) |
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| 10:45 |
The Global Economic Outlook James Pomeroy – Global Economist, HSBC |
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| 11:20 |
Stage Break |
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| 14:00 |
Navigating the Future: Top Priorities for Legal Leaders in Leadership William Peake – Global Managing Partner, Harneys |
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| 15:00 |
Stage Break |
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| 16:00 |
A Frictionless Future: How Cutting-Edge Tech is Engineering Legal Excellence Emily Foges – CEO, The Barrister Group |
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| 16:20 |
Keynote Fireside Chat & Q&A Claire Williams OBE – Claire Williams is the former Deputy Team Principal of the Williams Formula One racing team. |
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| 17:00 |
Chairperson's Closing Remarks Professor Stephen Mayson – Honorary Professor of Law, UCL |
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| 17:05 |
Stage Close |
Led by Shawn Curran, CEO, Jylo, The Tech Hub will share informed perspectives and feature forward-thinking presentations to prepare tech leaders for the future. Key speakers will share insights into digital innovations that offer a wide range of intuitive client solutions.
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, client-focused tech transformation strategies are essential for staying competitive and meeting client demands. Cyber operations and the law are becoming increasingly intertwined, necessitating robust legal frameworks to address cybersecurity challenges.
The evolving role of the Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) will highlight the intersection of law and technology, emphasizing the need for legal professionals to adapt and integrate tech solutions seamlessly.
Speakers will also examine how AI and innovation are revolutionizing the legal field, driving efficiency and opening new avenues for legal practice.
The growth of the IT sector, coupled with societal shifts, underscores the importance of investing in crucial tech talent to stay ahead. Delivering a comprehensive approach to navigating the future of law and building flexible architectures is key to ensuring continuity without disruption, sessions will explore how law firms can remain resilient and agile in the face of change!
| Time | Schedule | Speakers | |
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| 11:25 |
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Shawn Curran – CEO, Jylo |
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| 11:30 |
Client Focused Tech Strategies James Lewindon – Head of Client Development – UK, Pinsent Masons |
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| 11:50 |
From Lost Hours to Strategic Intelligence: AI Time & Compliance That Drives Profit Lasse Jorgensen – Head of EMEA, Laurel |
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| 12:05 |
Can Lawyers Deliver Exceptional Client Services Without AI? Sam Dixon – Chief Innovation Officer, Womble Bond Dickinson |
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| 12:45 |
Digital Maturity in Law Firms: Accelerating Transformation for Growth and Resilience Ben Gittins – Sales Director, Actionstep |
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| 13:00 |
Stage Break |
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| 14:00 |
The Evolving Role of the CKO - The Intersection of Law & Tech Caroline Doherty de Novoa – Co-Chief Knowledge Officer, Freshfields |
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| 14:25 |
Legal AI Agents: Capabilities, Limits and Edge Rhys Hodkinson – Chief Revenue Officer, Definely |
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| 14:40 |
Transformation, Disruption and the Human Factor - Unlocking Human Potential in Times of Change Johanna Beresford – CEO, Fabricshift |
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| 15:05 |
Cyber Security, Don’t Become the Low Hanging Fruit for Cybercriminals Warren Davies – Chief Executive Officer, Utilize plc |
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| 15:20 |
Litig AI Benchmark Initiative John Craske – Director of Innovation, CMS/Director, LTIG |
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| 15:40 |
The Tech Hub Wrap-up: All the Highlights and Takeaways From the Day Shawn Curran – CEO, Jylo |
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| 15:45 |
Stage Close |
Led by Christina Blacklaws, presentations on the Operations Stage will address the evolving landscape of legal services, emphasizing a multifaceted approach to operational strategy.
The sessions will explore the changing nature of risk, culture, and community collaboration, and how operational leaders can navigate the increasing pressures of client demands. The COO’s perspective will incorporate operational efficencies with and strategic foresight, while also exploring the risk boundaries for legal leaders. Speakers will delve into AI assistance in compliance and how this is revolutionizing regulation, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
A people-driven culture is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Through conversation and debate, presentations will offer real-world practical examples of innovation and maintaining morale in a highly competitive technological landscape.
Placing the client at the centre of solutions, we will hear from industry leaders who foster trust and long-term relationships, while mastering market position and influence to solidify a firm’s standing in a competitive environment.
Looking beyond today’s profits, sessions will focus on sustainable practices and vision to build a resilient and prosperous future.
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| 11:25 |
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks Christina Blacklaws – Managing Director, Blacklaws Consulting (Stage Chairperson) |
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| 11:30 |
Activating Change: View from the COO Abby Ewen – Chief Operating Officer, Browne Jacobson |
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| 12:00 |
Client at the Centre of the Solution Rachel Broquard – Service Excellence Partner, Eversheds |
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| 12:25 |
Good Data Quality Equals Good AI CJ Anderson – Director, Iron Carrot |
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| 12:40 |
People Performance – Leveraging a Superpower Jay Connolly – Global Chief People Officer, Baker McKenzie |
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| 13:05 |
Stage Break |
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| 14:00 |
Introducing The 5 Ps of Proactive Business Development© Joanna Gaudoin – Managing Director, ClientWise |
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| 14:25 |
Future In Focus - Underpinning A Future-Facing Law Firm. Workday in conversation with CMS Ben Gordon – Regional Sales Director, Workday Lisa Moore – Head of HR Service Delivery, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang Steve Makin – Senior HR Operations Manager, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang |
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| 14:40 |
2025 Landscape – The Impact on Law Firm Brand and Client Relationships Leor Franks – Chief Commercial Officer, Kingsley Napley |
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| 15:05 |
The Good, The Bad & The Over-Inclusive: Using GenAI in DSAR Reviews Mared Jones – E-Disclosure Project Manager, XBundle Sam Maguire – E-Disclosure Project Manager, XBundle Nicole Hazaz – Director, UK Customer Success |
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| 15:20 |
Beyond the Profit of Today - Building the Future of Tomorrow John O’Donoghue – Director – Legal Operations, Ashurst Christina Blacklaws – Managing Director, Blacklaws Consulting |
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| 15:40 |
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks A summary of the issues & opportunities presented on The Operations Stage. |
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| 15:45 |
Stage Close |
